Brain surgery breakthrough? sedative may shield the brain!

NCT ID NCT04266665

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can protect the brain during surgery to remove a brain tumor. 56 adults having brain tumor surgery received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug reduces brain damage and inflammation, helping patients recover better. The results could lead to safer brain surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm Hypoxia inflammatory disease metabolic disease Neuroinflammatory Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AHEPA University Hospital

    Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece